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542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Columbia Ave

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1961

Acreage

0.19

Sale price

$130,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
542 Columbia Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Zip code
94085
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Sunnyvale
Parcel ID
204-38-036

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/16/2001
Sale price
$130,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,419
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
4,101
Stories
2
Year built
1961
Lot
Acreage
0.19
Lot sq. ft.
8,646
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
6

Area overview

Walk score
72 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
42 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
81 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
09002
Ownership

Ownership information for 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/16/2001 $130,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/16/2001 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X XX
06/26/1996 Deed XXXXX, XXX & XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,419
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$547,246
Land value
$141,707
Building value
$405,539

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $547,246 1.173 $6,419 +3.78%
2024-2025 $536,517 1.1529 $6,186 +0.92%
2023-2024 $525,998 1.1652 $6,129 +1.66%
2022-2023 $515,685 1.1691 $6,029 +1.12%
2021-2022 $505,574 1.1792 $5,962 +1.10%
2020-2021 $500,391 1.1785 $5,897 +2.34%
2019-2020 $490,581 1.1746 $5,762 +2.05%
2018-2019 $480,963 1.174 $5,647 +1.31%
2017-2018 $471,533 1.182 $5,573 +3.98%
2016-2017 $462,288 1.1595 $5,360 -0.61%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/28/2026

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
24,024
Median age
33
Average household income
$259,833
Family households
55.3%
People per household (average)
2.47
Occupied housing units
9,631
Owner-occupied units
38.0%
Median year structure built
1988
Median value mortgaged units
$1,590,900
Median value unmortgaged units
$1,164,500

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

434 N Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 482 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale 410 N Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 580 Columbia Ave, Sunnyvale 480 Roosevelt Ave, Sunnyvale 527 E Taylor Ave, Sunnyvale 555 Taylor Ave, Sunnyvale 510 E Maude Ave, Sunnyvale 430 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale 505 E Taylor Ave, Sunnyvale 397 E Taylor Ave, Sunnyvale 443 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale 354 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 530 Columbia Ave, Sunnyvale 554 Columbia Ave, Sunnyvale 447 N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale 452 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale 541 Taylor Ave, Sunnyvale 382 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 490 Roosevelt Ave, Sunnyvale

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 95002, Santa Clara County, CA 95014, Santa Clara County, CA 95117, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA 95130, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085?

The development at 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085?

542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 has a total of 4,101 square feet.

When was 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 was last sold on 07/16/2001 for $130,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085?

542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 is currently assessed at $547,246.

What are the property taxes for 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085?

The property taxes for 542 Columbia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 total $6,419.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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